The move was initially criticised by
Colombia, which complained that it had not been consulted. But Colombian
Defence Minister Luis Carlos Villegas has now published a review hailing the
results. The number of murders in the border area has dropped by 10%, he said. More
than 150,000 gallons of petrol and 400 cattle have been seized by Colombian
forces since Venezuela's border security operation was launched on 19 August,
added Mr Villegas. "We have reached a new era of co-operation with
Venezuela's defence minister," he said. The report was presented to President
Juan Manuel Santos and his cabinet during a meeting in the border department of
Arauca. More… 
Monday, October 19, 2015
Colombia: 'Crime drops' after Venezuela border operation
The move was initially criticised by
Colombia, which complained that it had not been consulted. But Colombian
Defence Minister Luis Carlos Villegas has now published a review hailing the
results. The number of murders in the border area has dropped by 10%, he said. More
than 150,000 gallons of petrol and 400 cattle have been seized by Colombian
forces since Venezuela's border security operation was launched on 19 August,
added Mr Villegas. "We have reached a new era of co-operation with
Venezuela's defence minister," he said. The report was presented to President
Juan Manuel Santos and his cabinet during a meeting in the border department of
Arauca. More… 
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